Plump and firm skin with Isa Knox Anew, Korres and Vichy!

Pump your way to plump skin with:

 

Isa Knox Anew Clinical Collagen Booster Firming Cream - 50ml - $65 - fine lines and wrinkles are reduced and skin elasticity is improved with a formula of moisturizing and skin-plumping niacinamide and squalane. I especially love the hygienic, airless pump - just press down on the top and it dispenses just the right amount of cream without your fingers ever having to touch the rest of the product!

 

Available online at avon.ca. 

For skin that has lost its bounce:

 

Korres Black Pine Bounce Firming Moisturizer - 40ml - $70 - a plumping face cream that brings the bounce back to your skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and replenishing hydration. Powered with a formula of black pine - packed with polyphenols, stengthening skin to improve the appearance of firmness, fine lines and wrinkles; 4D bio-shapelift - a powerful complex to visibly lift and firm the appearance of the facial contours; and spilanthes acmella extract - to provide a tensing effect that firms and lifts the appearance of the skin.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

For skin that needs some resculpting help for the neck and face contours during menopause:

 

Vichy Neovadiol Phytosculpt Neck & Face Contours - 50ml - $61.95 - fights skin sagginess and lack of firmness in two key areas: the neck and face contours. Formulated with tensing phytosterol of natural origin and densifying proxylane - your neck and jawline with thank you for it!

Available at Vichy counters across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

- Lisamarie -

The latest and greatest in serums from Avon Anew, Trinny London and Vichy!

Help keep time at bay with:

 

Avon Anew Platinum Age Delay Serum - 30ml - $84 - a fast penetrating serum that visibly minimizes multiple signs of aging with an innovative antioxidant technology containing niacinamide (vitamin B3) and panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) plus collagen-stimulating peptides. Use morning and night before moisturizer or great on its own if you have oily/combo skin. And if you are fancy and like a separate night serum, check out the new Avon Anew Ultimate Repair Night Serum - 30ml - $84 - with an advanced restorative formula that diminishes the appearance of fine lines and visibly improves skin and tome and texture.

 

Available online at avon.ca. 

Give your skin back it's bounce with:

 

Trinny London Plump Up Peptide HA Serum - 30ml - $118 - a lightweight yet intense treatment with a high-tech formula chock full of  advanced peptides - that help champion your skin’s collagen and elastin production to plump skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines; hyaluronic acid - brings hydration to quench skin’s thirst and restore bounce - which are clinically proven to visibly firm and lift, the ultimate miracle worker for plump, hydrated skin. 

 

And the nice thing about it, as with all Trinny London products, it's refillable - so when you need a new one, the refill will only set you back $94!

Available online at trinnylondon.com/ca.

Get your glow back with:

 

Vichy Liftactiv Supreme Vitamin C Serum - 20ml - $59.95 - a pure and powerful formula with 15% pure vitamin C, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid and Vichy volcanic water to hydrate, brighten, illuminate, even skin tone, firm and visibly reduce fine lines. In just 10 days of use, you can look forward to a complexion that looks brighter, more even and your fine lines will appear reduced.

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

Humid weather must-haves from Vichy, Fruits & Passion and Physician's Formula!

Vichy Mineral 89 Probiotic Fractions Regenerating + Repairing Booster - 30ml - $49.95 - works to improve radiance, elasticity and fine lines with a fragrance-free formula of 4% niacinamide, probiotic fractions and Vichy volcanic water. It's not meant to be used all the time but rather during intense periods of stress so that it won't show up on the skin. Humidity tends to make my skin go blotchy and tired looking so this is perfect for it - when humidity is in the forecast I switch out my Mineral 89 Daily Booster for this one!

 

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

Alo Fruits & Passion Natural Deodorant - 50g - $9 - in 4 scents: Orange Cantaloupe, Ocean Flower, Pear Peony and Grapefruit Guava - an aluminum-free smooth stick deodorant with a non-whitening, odor-fighting formula that provides 24 hour protection and is even great for sensitive skin. My issue with most  deodorants during humid weather is I feel like the scent goes rancid and it ends up smelling worse then sweat would! No issues with this one - Grapefruit Guava remains regular fruity, not rotten fruity!

Available at Fruits and Passions stores across Canada and online at fruits-passion.com and avon.ca.

Physicians Formula Diamond Mascara - $17.99 - a 5-in-1 clear product that can be used as a primer, mascara, grow gel, hair gel or false lash top coat - designed to condition and provide a natural yet polished look to lashes and brows with an ultra-nourishing formula containing lash strengthening peptides, soothing mineral water, nourishing vitamin E and real diamond dust! that primes, conditions, grooms and tames. It only took the first day of humid weather this year and the raccoon eyes I came out of it with to realize that clear mascara was going to be my best friend this summer - and that little bit of shimmer you get from the diamond dust in this one makes me feel fancy!

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Vichy Liftactiv B3 Serum!

Vichy Liftactiv B3 Serum - 30ml - $62.95 - a silky light serum that works on dark spots and wrinkles to leave skin smooth and radiant.

The dual-action formula works on both the epidermis and skin surface and contains: 

 

5% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) - visibly reduces the appearance of dark spots at the basal skin layer;

Glycolic Acid + Vitamin CG - works at the skin's surface level to help peel visible dark spots leaving skin more even and luminous;

 

and of course all the skin strengthening wonders of Vichy Volcanic Water.

Use it day and night - just a couple of drops under your regular skin care and look forward to reduced wrinkles and radiant skin!

Available at drug stores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Vichy Dercos Fortifying Treatment 5!

I don't know about you, but I've found the last year or so stressful AF - not only have I not been able to get a haircut, but I have been finding large quantities of my hair in the shower drain - I mean I've got enough hair for a comb-over now but I'd really prefer not to have to go there! Whether it is stress, fatigue, seasonal changes or even internal fluctuations, Vichy has come to the rescue with something to shore up weakened hair...

 

Vichy Dercos Fortifying Treatment 5 - 21 x 6ml ampoules - $74.95 - with 5 targets for anti-hair loss: hair breakage reduced after 1 application; thicker, more resistant hair; helps promote stronger hair fiber; fortifies the scalp skin barrier through hydration; and sooothes scalp discomfort due to dryness.

 

With a formula that is an exclusive combination of Aminexil, the gold standard anti-hair loss molecule with proven clinical efficacy, using 5 active ingredients for comprehensive action - from root: helps anchor hair in the scalp - to tip: promotes strong, resistant fiber + scalp strengthening action: reduces micro-imbalances of the scalp and boosts the scalp's resistance to promote hair growth. For great results in just 3 weeks: scalp is strengthened, hair becomes more resistant and stronger - after 6 weeks: hair  loss is reduced.

It's easy to use and can be applied on dry or wet hair. For intensive treatment: 1 monodose per day for 6 weeks. As an upkeep hair care treatment: 3 monodoses per week.

And to compliment the treatment there is Vichy Dercos Energising Fortifying Shampoo and  Conditioner - 200ml - $19.95 - Enriched with vitamins Niacinamide + Panthenol the shampoo brings vitality and vigor to hair to help fight against hair loss due to breakage. Revitalized, hair is less fragile; while the conditioner enriched with Aminexil and a complex Niacinamide + Ceramide, has a fortifying formula that nourishes the hair and targets fragilized zones to reinforce the structure of the hair fiber and envelop it with a protective film.

 

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with...Vichy Liftactiv Supreme H.A. Wrinkle Filler!

A lack of botox are making those little lines start to reappear on my forehead and between my eyes - since botox doesn't look like it's going to be a thing anytime soon it was time to start looking for a line fighting alternative...

 

Vichy Liftactiv Supreme H.A. Wrinkle Filler - 30ml - $62.95 - a potent face and eye serum that reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles with a fragrance-free formula containing 1.5% pure hyaluronic acid, vitamin Cg and neuro-peptides all powered by Vichy volcanic water, this potent face and eye serum reduces the look of wrinkles and fine lines.

 

It is not only the best wrinkle filler for forehead; it also works as both an under eye wrinkle filler, a lip line filler and anywhere else you might need it. I really love the applicator which makes it very easy to apply the product exactly where you want it without wasting any! 

 

And for optimal efficacy on deep wrinkles, follow-up with the Liftactiv Supreme Day Cream or Night Cream. 

Available at drug stores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Gone but not forgotten - take 2 - products I have loved and lost and what I am ready to love (again)!

If you caught my post back in the summer about all my fave makeup products that had joined the great empties graveyard and what I have replaced them with - you might have been wondering why I only ever use up makeup - not true! Especially these days when I actually wear precious little makeup and spend a lot more time and product on everything else! This is what has gone into the recycling bin lately - and you can really tell from the cut up tubes how much a really liked these products, desperate to get every last drop out!

 

Jowae Soothing Cleansing Milk - an end of the day must have for getting rid of makeup and the rest of the day off my skin!
Vichy Neovadiol Compensating Complex Densifying and Replenishing Serum - yes it's technically for menopausal women but I liked the feel of it so much that I just kept using it after receiving it to try!

Schwarzkopf Soft Glam Smooth Polish Elixir - this is the only thing that has been going in my hair these days and I will miss it's frizz busting magic!

Bath & Body Works Snowy Citrus Swirl Ultra Shea Body Cream - from the 2019 holiday collection that Santa was nice enough to leave in my stocking and it really just smells so good!

Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream - a must have for my super-dry tootsies!

And when I do use something up I see if I have anything new to try or rummage through the vaults where I keep anything that I tested already and liked enough to keep - and this is what I will be replacing the empties with:

 

Indeed Labs Hydraluron Cream Cleanser - 100ml - $19.99 - with a luxurious, gentle foaming formula that deeply cleanses to remove all traces of makeup while still keeping skin balanced and perfectly hydrated with hyaluronic acid teamed with a coconut-derived surfactant, papaya enzymes and hibiscus flower acids to help keep skin clean, soft and bright. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at indeedlabs.com.

The cold weather is another excuse to move to a new moisturizer - my combination skin prefers a serum over a cream so I am sticking with Vichy but changing to something that will be more moisturizing for winter: Vichy Mineral 89 Fortifying and Hydrating Daily Skin Booster - 50ml - $41.95 - with a powerful formula that hydrates, plumps and fortifies skin to protect against daily aggressors such as pollution, stress, fatigue and cold weather.  Available at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca. And if you can still find one, I highly recommend the Mineral 89 Fortifying Recovery Mask that was available for a limited time during the summer - it's a mask you mix yourself and it feels heavenly!

And since I haven't touched a hair dryer in months it makes sense to start using something that will work with the whole air-drying thing: OGX Active Beauty Green Tea Fitness Air Dry Cream - 177ml - $10.99 - infused with rich in antioxidant green tea and refreshing lotus to keep hair feeling, looking and smelling fresh while adding healthy-looking frizz-free shine with no heat while adding lasting moisture. Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

I would totally buy Snowy Citrus Swirl again but it doesn't appear to be one of the holiday offerings this year so this is going on my Christmas list instead - Bath & Body Works Snowy Peach Berry Ultra Shea Body Cream - 226g - $15.50 - described as a sparkling, fruity blend of snow-kissed cranberries, frosted peach blossom & shimmering woods - which is right up my alley! Stay tuned for more info on what Bath & Body Works has coming for the holidays in 2020!

After an intensive hunt I found that I didn't have any more foot cream to either review or stashed away  but I did find this: basd Invigorating Body Lotion in Mint - 450ml - $24.99 - it's an excellent body moisturizer that smells like mint which, in my mind, also makes it the perfect foot cream! Available at select health food stores across Canada and online at basdbodycare.ca. I won't be using it for a couple of weeks because I just used a Grace & Stella Dr. Pedicure Foot Exfoliating Mask last night and you aren't supposed to moisturize while it's doing it's thing - if you've never done a foot peel before I highly recommend it - it's wonderfully, disgustingly satisfying!

 

- Lisamarie-

All the best in Vitamin C from StriVectin, Vichy and Indeed!

StriVectin Multi-Action Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum - 30ml - $79 - with a lightweight, supercharged formula that combines the brightening power of vitamin C in two potent stabilized forms plus acerola cherry extract; with the correcting power of retinol to smooth fine lines and texture for visibly renewed, glowing skin. Sensitive to retinol? Don't worry, the formula also  contains NIA-114, StriVectin's patented form of niacin to help make the retinol more tolerable and effective.

 

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca and strivectin.com

Vichy LiftActiv Specialist Peptide-C Anti-Aging Ampoules - 10 ampoules - $ 39.95 - formulated with only 10 ingredients including: 10% pure vitamin C - works on anti-aging, dark spots, glow and firmness; phyto peptides - approves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; natural hyaluronic acid - hydrates, smooths and plumps the skin; and Vichy mineralizing thermal water - in a clean formula without fragrance, alcohol and preservatives. 

 

A day's worth of serum is individually packaged in individual ampoules which is good and bad:

The good: you get a precise, fresh dose of the concentrated formula in a hermetic and photoprotective pack that preserves the actives against UV, heat and oxidation and allows the formula to be created without preservatives which is a great thing for anyone with sensitive skin!

The bad: the ampoules are glass and have to be opened in a very precise way or you end up with a jagged edge or a fistful of glass - the box does give you detailed instructions on how to open them so best to do it exactly as instructed! I imagine the glass must be important for the preserving of the formula or they would have made it easy and packaged them in plastic...

Another great tip - 1 ampoule used twice a day is more product then my skin needs so I have been stretching 1 ampoule to get 3 uses out of it - the formula is good for 48 hours after opening so this has worked well for me - if you don't have a pinhead like me you might not be able to get the product to stretch as far of course...

After 2 week of twice a day use I can definitely see a difference - my skin is smooth and glowing and feels perfectly moisturized!

Available now at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

Indeed Labs Vitamin C Brightening Drops - 30ml - $19.99 - a supercharged and perfectly lightweight serum that restores skin’s luminosity, radiance and brightness with the power of vitamin C  with a formula containing an encapsulated and non-phototoxic form of pure ascorbic acid (vitamin C) that absorbs into the skin 15x more effectively and boosts skin's defenses against environmental stressors and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for firmer, more youthful looking skin; volcanic soil; and hyaluronic acid that work together to even skin tone, reduce hyperpigmentation and brighten the appearance of skin; along with the power of tamarind seed extract and biosaccharide gum-1 that work to soothe skin, improve skin texture and enhance the skin’s moisture barrier for long-lasting hydration. 

And you can feel good that it's not tested on animals and free of fragrances, parabens, colourants, phthalates, SLS & SLES, denatured alcohol, and mineral oil.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca and indeedlabs.com.

 

- Lisamarie -

Combat the havoc Covid-19 plays on your face, hair and body with Vichy, Nioxin and St. Tropez!

We are living in Covid times my friends and along with all the other crap it's flung our way, we are also having our personal beauty routines messed with too...

Wearing a mask is the socially responsible thing to do but your skin might not thank you for it - it gives dirt and oil a nice warm place to hang out undisturbed in your pores creating mascne! Keep its breeding ground nice and clean with:

Vichy Normaderm Phytosolution Gel Cleanser - 200ml - $19.95 - the gentle oil and soap-free cleanser you already love has been improved and reformulated -  now charged with 0.5% salicylic acid along with active ingredients to not only target pimples, acne breakouts, pores and oily skin - but also to reinforce skin barrier function.

Vichy Normaderm Phytosolution Double Action Anti-Acne Lotion - 50ml - $29.95 - with a lightweight, serum texture  packed with 2% salicylic acid, probiotics, hyaluronic acid and mineralizing thermal water to help clear up acne concerns, such as pimples, pores and shine, ensuring 24-hour skin hydration.

Available now at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

Whether isolation has you pulling your hair out or stress has it falling out - you need something that can help hair regain it's thickness and fullness:

Nioxin Hair System Kit - $59.95 - uses advanced technologies to deliver thicker, fuller, denser-looking hair with 6 sets which include a Cleanser - cleanses to provide thicker-looking hair while it helps remove follicle-clogging sebum, fatty acids and environmental residues from the scalp skin and hair; Scalp Revitaliser - a lightweight conditioner that helps provide hair resilience and control moisture balance; and Scalp Treatment - contains antioxidants and botanicals that help to provide a refreshed scalp environment.

With a different kit suitable for each hair type:

System 1 is specially designed for normal to thin-looking, fine, natural hair. It amplifies hair texture while protecting against breakage, refreshing the scalp and delivering a healthy shine.

The technologies include:
BioAMP - Cystine amino acids and lightweight conditioning and treatment ingredients increase the fullness of each hair strand, reducing hair loss by strengthening against damage and breakage
Transactive Delivery System - Antioxidants, botanicals, vitamins, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, giving a clean and refreshed feeling
Activ-Renewal - White tea extract, peppermint oil and cleansing agents help provide a refreshed scalp environment and healthy shine to natural hair.

System 2 is specially designed for noticeably thinning, fine, natural hair. It delivers denser-looking hair and a healthy shine while protecting the scalp and strengthening against damage.

The technologies include:
BioAMP - Cystine amino acids and lightweight conditioning and treatment ingredients increase the fullness of each hair strand, reducing hair loss by strengthening against damage and breakage
Activ-Renewal - White tea extract, peppermint oil and cleansing agents help provide a refreshed scalp environment and healthy shine to natural hair.
Scalp Access Delivery System - Vitamins, botanicals, SPF 15 sunscreen, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, while providing sun protection for the scalp.

System 3 is specially designed for normal to thin-looking, fine, chemically treated hair. It amplifies hair texture while refreshing the scalp and providing moisture balance to coloured hair.

The technologies include:
BioAMP - Cystine amino acids and lightweight conditioning and treatment ingredients increase the fullness of each hair strand, reducing hair loss by strengthening against damage and breakage
Glyco-Shield - White tea extract, humectants, peppermint oil and protective conditioning agents help provide protection and moisture balance to colortreated hair, and leave the scalp feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
Transactive Delivery System - Antioxidants, botanicals, vitamins, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, giving a clean and refreshed feeling.

System 4 is specially designed for noticeably thinning, fine, chemically-treated hair. It delivers denser-looking hair while protecting the scalp and providing moisture balance to coloured hair.

The technologies include:
BioAMP - Cystine amino acids and lightweight conditioning and treatment ingredients increase the fullness of each hair strand, reducing hair loss by strengthening against damage and breakage
Glyco-Shield - White tea extract, humectants, peppermint oil and protective conditioning agents help provide protection and moisture balance to colortreated hair, and leave the scalp feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
Scalp Access Delivery System - Vitamins, botanicals, SPF 15 sunscreen, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, while providing sun protection for the scalp.

System 5 is specially designed for normal to thin-looking, medium to coarse, natural or chemically-treated hair. It delivers smoothing control to hair while refreshing the scalp and restoring moisture balance.

The technologies include:
Glyco Shield - White tea extract, humectants, peppermint oil and protective conditioning agents help provide protection and moisture balance to colortreated hair, and leave the scalp feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
Transactive Delivery System - Antioxidants, botanicals, vitamins, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, giving a clean and refreshed feeling.
Smoothplex - Silk amino acids, kukui nut oil and protective conditioning agents help provide moisture balance and smoothing control, reducing loss by strenghtening against damage and breakage.

System 6 is specially designed for noticeably thinning, medium to coarse, natural or chemically-treated hair. It delivers smoothing control to hair while protecting the scalp and restoring moisture balance.

The technologies include:
Glyco Shield - White tea extract, humectants, peppermint oil and protective conditioning agents help provide protection and moisture balance to colortreated hair, and leave the scalp feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
Transactive Delivery System - Antioxidants, botanicals, vitamins, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, giving a clean and refreshed feeling.
Smoothplex - Silk amino acids, kukui nut oil and protective conditioning agents help provide moisture balance and smoothing control, reducing loss by strenghtening against damage and breakage.

Available at salons and retailers across Canada - check out www.nioxin.com to find one near you.

And since it's very unlikely we will be seeing a tropical vacation this year thanks to travel restrictions - treat your sun-starved skin to a faux getaway with:

St. Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Gel - 200ml - $54 - an advanced three-in-one hydrating, lightweight gel containing 100% natural DHA along with a hint of translucent, instant bronzer to guide application for a streak-free, natural-looking tan and hyaluronic acid to provide up to 72 hours of hydration. What's nice is it's great for any mood or skin tone - just rinse off after 1 hour for a light tan, 2 hours for a medium tan or 3 hours for a dark tan!

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Superdose your skin with Liftactiv Specialist Peptide-C Anti-Aging Ampoules!

Liftactiv Specialist Peptide-C Anti-Aging Ampoules - 10 ampoules - $ 39.95 - formulated with only 10 ingredients including: 10% pure vitamin C - works on anti-aging, dark spots, glow and firmness; phyto peptides - approves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; natural hyaluronic acid - hydrates, smooths and plumps the skin; and Vichy mineralizing thermal water - in a clean formula without fragrance, alcohol and preservatives.

A day's worth of serum is individually packaged in individual ampoules which is good and bad:

The good: you get a precise, fresh dose of the concentrated formula in a hermetic and photoprotective pack that preserves the actives against UV, heat and oxidation and allows the formula to be created without preservatives which is a great thing for anyone with sensitive skin!

The bad: the ampoules are glass and have to be opened in a very precise way or you end up with a jagged edge or a fistful of glass - the box does give you detailed instructions on how to open them so best to do it exactly as instructed! I imagine the glass must be important for the preserving of the formula or they would have made it easy and packaged them in plastic...

Another great tip - 1 ampoule used twice a day is more product then my skin needs so I have been stretching 1 to 3 uses - the formula is good for 48 hours after opening so this has worked well for me - if you don't have a pinhead like me you might not be able to get the product to stretch as far of course...

After 2 week of twice a day use I can definitely see a difference - my skin is smooth and glowing and feels perfectly moisturized!

Available now at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Vichy Neovadiol Phytosculpt Neck & Face Contours

Vichy Neovadiol Phytosculpt - 50ml - $59.95 - fights skin sagginess and lack of firmness in two key areas: the neck and face contours based on skin changes during menopause.

With a powerful formula containing tensing Phytosterol - that reduces skin fold and improves skin thickness, to correct visible signs of elastic fibers degradation; and antiaging Proxylane - a compensating complex that acts on structural fiber to improve skin density and firmness; along with an AHA anti-dark spot mix of citric and glycolic acids - smooths the skin and  reduces dark spots - to leave skin refined, defined and brighter.

A tensing daily care in balm-to-massage texture tightens skin on targeted zones - just massage and knead energetically to activate formula and let it do it's work!

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Fight menopause's effects on the skin with Vichy Neovadiol Compensating Complex Densifying and Replenishing Serum!

Menopause may be a fact of life but that doesn't mean your skin has to suffer because of it. Restore the comfort and confidence you feel when skin looks great with the Vichy Neovadiol line - featuring  formulas that offset the cutaneous impact resulting from menopause.

And even without menopausal skin I still fell in love with one of the products from the line:

Vichy Neovadiol Compensating Complex Densifying and Replenishing Serum - 30ml -$59.95 - an advanced replenishing concentrate for mature skin that redensifies and redefines skin contours, providing freshness, radiance and a more even complexion.

It contains the 1st compensating complex of Hyaluronic Acid, Hepes and Pro-Xylane 3% able to reproduce the global benefits of the youth hormone (DHEA) on the skin along with soothing and fortifying Vichy Thermal Spa Water. The only textures specifically designed for mature skin in hormonal change, which combine comfort, freshness and gives instant radiance to the skin.

I'm all about the texture - a gel emulsion with golden micropearls and AQUAKEEP technology that feels so fresh and cool and the scent - hypoallergenic fragrances of apple, green tea, iris, jasmine and violet that makes it smell so delicious!

Also available in the Compensating Complex collection are day creams for normal to combination or dry skin as well as a night cream - all for $54.95 each.

Available at Vichy counters across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

With September marking the Menopause Awareness Month, Vichy Canada has launched No Pause At Menopause, a website devoted entirely to women’s physical, social, and mental well-being during this pivotal stage of life - a much need resource as many women don't know where to look for information concerning menopause!

From skin changes and skin issues, to nutrition and wellness, No Pause At Menopause addresses these topics through a plethora of articles written by dermatologists, gynecologists, dietitians, and endocrinologists including Canadian dermatologists Dr Genevieve Therien and Dr. Jennifer Beecker who will soon join the roster of female experts contributing to the platform.

- Lisamarie -

Eye Love Wednesday - Vichy Mineral 89 Eyes Repairing Eye Fortifier

If you love your Vichy Mineral 89 Serum then you will be excited to hear that your eyes can now get the same fortifying treatment with a repairing eye booster that prevents and reduces fine lines and dark circles caused by lack of sleep and dehydration:

Vichy Mineral 89 Eyes Repairing Eye Fortifier - 15ml - $34.95 - a daily booster for brighter, stronger skin in the eye contour area with a lightweight, fresh gel texture that protects the delicate skin of the eye contour area while providing 24-hour hydration to smooth fine lines made visible by dehydration and facial expressions as well as reducing dark circles - leaving the eye contour area brighter and the skin smoother.

The formula is made up of only 13 ingredients including:

Mineralizing Thermal Water - rich in 15 minerals, concentrated at 89% for the first time ever;
naturally occurring hyaluronic acid - for moisture and plumping;
pure caffeine - known for its draining and decongesting properties; and
dermo-chlorella - stimulates collagen synthesis and brightens and reduces skin pigmentation in the eye contour area

And even better, it's free from parabens, fragrance, mineral oil, alcohol and colourants.

The important thing to remember about the skin around the eyes is that while this skin is more flexible, it can also be up to 5X thinner than skin elsewhere and is more sensitive to external stressors like UV rays, stress, dehydration, fatigue, tobacco and food, to name a few. How Mineral 89 Eyes helps is by stimulating antioxidant defenses, rebalancing the skin’s pH levels and reinforcing its integrity by stimulating cell regeneration and improving skin’s barrier function and resilience to environmental aggressors - that's a lot of benefits for the few seconds it will take to apply it each day!

Available now at drugstores and online at vichy.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Vichy Purete Thermale Fresh Cleansing Gel!

Summer is the hardest time of year for me to find a good cleanser - because I prefer to avoid anything heavy or creamy but still worry that the lighter formulas I choose instead won't be as effective at getting my skin really clean... that is until I tried:

Vichy Purete Thermale Fresh Cleansing Gel - 200ml - $19.95 - an ultra-performing, foaming gel that cleanses skin of all kinds of impurities including pollution, particles, dust and excess sebum and helps limit the damaging effect of hard water on skin with a Purisoft technology formula rich in moringa seed extract.

The gel has a really nice fruity fragrance, feels fresh going on, and turns into a rich and creamy foam that washes off easily for skin that is left deeply cleansed, fresh, soft and visibly purified and radiant. And because it is formulated to work with hard water, it's a great to take to the cottage - normally the well water makes cleansers feel like they leave a film behind but this one doesn't - my skin just feels totally clean!

Available at Vichy counters across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Quo Dynamic Duo Mask Applicator and Vichy LiftActiv Hyalu Mask!

Quo Dynamic Duo Mask Applicator - $20 - with an innovative double ended design that makes applying masks quick and easy. One side has a lightweight, durable silicone head that is perfect for scooping the formula out of jars and spreading on an even, precise layer while the brush side is great for getting into small areas and applying liquid masks. Designed using innovative, easy to clean and quick-drying cruelty-free vegan fibers.

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

And what's my favourite mask to use it with right now?...

Vichy LiftActiv Hyalu Mask - 50ml - $59.99 - help skin recover from tiredness, uneven skin tone and fine lines with a 5-minute mask made to improve natural skin plumpness and preserve hyaluronic acid in the skin. The formula combines 2 types of hyaluronic acid for instant skin replenishment:  high weight HA - gives the skin a second “replumping” effect; while low weight HA - offers replenishment of the trans-cutaneous quantities of HA; along with agave extract - to stimulate the natural HA production in the skin.

Just apply a thin, even layer on clean, dry skin 3 times a week, leave on for 5 minutes and remove with a damp cotton - but do not rinse with water - for skin that looks soft and radiant in no time at all!

Available at Vichy counters across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Protect and perfect with a tinted mineral sunscreen from Vichy, Avene and La Roche-Posay!

Vichy Ideal Soleil Ultra-Fluid Tinted Lotion SPF60 - 45ml - $29.95 - lightweight, non-greasy and non-shiny with 100% mineral filter protection that is 80 minute water ans sweat resistant and won't leave a white cast behind while the enriched formula which contains antioxidants vitamin E and sunflower oil ensures complete protection against UVA and UVB rays and sis safe to use on even the most senstive skin.

Avene Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50 - 40ml - $33 - a quick-absorbing, ultra-light texture, dry touch and matte finish 100% mineral sunscreen that offers broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and includes a universal shade for an instant natural glow. As an added bonus, the water resistant formula is fragrance and paraben-free so works for even the most sensitive skin.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Ultra-Fluid Lotion SPF 50 - 50ml - $34 - a quick absorbing, water-resistant, fragrance and paraben-free 100% mineral sunscreen with a universal shade for an instant natural glow while still providing broad spectrum UVA/UVB high protection.

All available now at drugstores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Fuel your skin with Vichy Liftactiv Collagen Specialist!

Like there isn't enough already to worry about with aging, now it's our collagen! In young skin, collagen represents 80% of proteins in the dermis and forms the skin’s foundation, providing it with health, suppleness and firmness. With age, skin’s capacity to produce collagen is reduced by 75%, and on top of that collagen degradation is accelerated - so what's a gal in her 40's to do - other then snag herself some:

Vichy Liftactiv Collagen Specialist - 50ml - $59.95 - corrects the signs of collagen loss which include fine lines and wrinkles, loss of firmness and dull, uneven skin tone with a unique, powerful anti-aging formula that includes; vitamin C - for its brightening properties; anti-aging peptides: demican - to stimulate collagen type 1 and proteasyl- derived from green peas, it fights collagen fibers degradation and stimulates collagen types 3 & 4; along with Vichy mineralizing water - rich in 15 minerals essential for skin's health.

In just 2 months you can look forward to significant results with a decrease in wrinkles, an improvement in firmness and an overall glow!

Available now at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Get a skincare routine that gets you at Shoppers Drug Mart!

If you are noticing changes in your skin or that your skincare isn't working as well as it used to, don't worry, it's not you, it's the winter effect! Just put away your usual products for when warmer weather returns and make your way to your local Shoppers Drug Mart where their lovely beauty consultants will be happy to hook you up with one of this season's latest skincare innovations that will get your skin back on track!

New and favourite products that are on my radar this winter include:

Clinique ID - 125ml - $47 - a first-of-its-kind custom-blend hydrator that hydrates and treats your main skin concern, your way. It's your own little science experiment with 15 combinations designed for all skin types:

Just pick your hydration base: Hydrating Jelly, Oil Control Gel or Moisturizing Lotion+ and then add a cartridge to address your main skin concern: Irritation, Line & Wrinkles, Fatigue, Uneven Skin Tone, Pores & Uneven Texture - and you’re done.

Custom-Blend Chemistry Technology isolates the concentrated actives in the cartridge from the base, and delivers optimized results with every pump by freshly combining the precise dose of concentrated actives and base for the ultimate customized experience that slips on easily and absorbs quickly for happy winter skin.

Korres H2 Rose Hydrating Face Mist - 100ml - $44 - a hydrating facial mist made with Rosa Damascena water and hyaluronic acid to set makeup and refresh and moisturize skin throughout the day.

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Light Cream - 50ml - $39.95 - recharges dry and dehydrated skin with intense hydration, using 97% naturally derived ingredients, including Hyaluronic Acid, fortifying Vichy mineralizing water, and plant sugar mannose. Skin is instantly dewy-fresh, feels comfortable, stays hydrated for up to 48 hours and are as reinforced even under climate variations, stress or pollution.

These, along with so many more options available at Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Canada as well as online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Thicken hair up with Vichy Dercos Densi-Solutions!

Looking for a revolutionary new hair line to help your damaged and weakened hair be thicker, stronger and more healthy? Then look no further then: Vichy Dercos Densi-Solutions - with a 3-step routine to help recover your hair mass!

Dercos Densi-Solutions Thickening Shampoo - 250ml - $22.95 - improves hair to appear thicker and stronger, leaving hair fibers healthier and easier to style.The formula contains key ingredients such as: rhamnose - molecule stimulates the fibroblasts to provide elasticity to hair fibers as well as stimulate healthier hair; filoxane - provides nutrition, protection and reinforcement of the fiber; and vitamin E - neutralizes free radicals to protect proteins in hair and limits the fading of natural hair colour - to leave hair stronger, thicker and denser as well as perfect the surface to make styling easier.

Densi-Solutions Fortifying Thickening Balm - 150ml - $22.95 - with a melting texture that slips between the scales of weak hair to restore strength and reinforce hair cuticles with a formula of: rhamnose - stimulates the growth of hair follicles to produce high quality elastic fiber; vitamin E - prevents oxidative stress, protects hair fiber & limits the fading of hair colour; and ceramide R - improves hair resistance to aggressions.

Dercos Densi-Solutions Hair Mass Thickening Concentrate - 100ml - $39.95 - acts from the scalp for visibly stronger and denser hair thanks to a formulation with: stemoxydine - helps to stimulate hair follicles and improves recreation of hair mass; resveratrol - improves stemoxydine efficacy and prevent damages that leads to hair thinning; rhamnose - molecule stimulates the fibroblasts to provide elasticity to hair fibers as well as stimulate healthier hair; and vitamin E - neutralizes free radicals to protect proteins in hair and limits the fading of natural hair colour - to target weakened and damaged hair with styling polymers to recreate hair mass.

The products are all free of parabens, sulfates, colourants and silicones and feature an instant cooling effect to stimulate microcirculation along with an invigorating and refreshing minty fragrance. When used together, the trio significantly texturizes fiber and gives hair body and vigor.

Available now at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rehydrating Collection for fresh and glowing skin!

The new Vichy Aqualia Thermal collection is all about hydration -  directly inspired by the solutions designed for athletes or people suffering from dehydration, with a cocktail of active ingredients that provide optimal and long-lasting hydration deep inside the skin. 

Formulated with only 20 ingredients of 97% natural origin including plant mannose, sodium PCA, hyaluronic acid and Vichy mineralizing thermal water - and 0 controversial molecules - no silicone, mineral oil or parabens -  for a boost of long-lasting moisture that all skin really needs for not only summer but also beyond!

Aqualia Thermal Rehydrating Serum - 30ml - $42.95 - for all skin types, the intense and long-lasting  infusion effect plumps fine dehydration lines.

Aqualia Thermal Rehydrating Water Gel - 50ml - $39.95 - for normal to combination skin or for use in hot and humid climates, the freshness of a gel combined with the comfort of a cream, for plumper skin and tightened pores for 48 hours.

This is my combination skin's new favourite summer moisturizer - lots and lots of hydration without any weight or sticky feel - perfection!

Aqualia Thermal Rehydrating Cream Light - 50ml - $39.95 - for normal to dry skin, soft skin and smoother fine lines for 48 hours.

Aqualia Thermal Rehydrating Cream Rich - 50ml - $39.95 - for dry skin, cold climates, or intensive air conditioning, an extremely comfortable texture that delivers optimum softness  and hydration for 48 hours.

Available now at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

- Lisamarie -